| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Needled |
| Fruit: | Other |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Mauve |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Flood Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Crowns |
| Pollinators: | Midges |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
